Querying Semantic Web Data Sets by Using SPARQL

Necula, Sabina-Cristiana (2011): Querying Semantic Web Data Sets by Using SPARQL. Published in: Proceedings of the Globalization and Higher Education in Economics and Business Administration (GEBA 2011) (October 2011): pp. 506-512.

Abstract

This paper presents with examples some queries made on data sets using SPARQL. We treat the problem of available standards and tools. We show how we configure a SPARQL endpoint. Also the article treats the problem of describing data by using Resource Description Format.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Semantic web technologies, semantic search, SPARQL, RDF
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D8 - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty > D83 - Search ; Learning ; Information and Knowledge ; Communication ; Belief ; Unawareness; L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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